Japan Long Bonds Rise as Katayama Urges More Pension Investment

Why Hong Kong has become the worst-performing major stock market

There are many disconnects in financial markets. One of them is Japan’s benchmark 10-year bond yield, which currently stands at just 2.7 per cent despite the country’s large public debt burden – more than 240 per cent of economic output. Although Japanese bond yields have risen sharply in the past three years, the 10-year yield is slightly lower than that of Germany, whose government debt as a percentage of economic activity is around one-quarter the size of Japan’s. Another anomaly is the...

Japan’s Long Bonds, Yen Rise on Push for More GPIF Investment

Japan’s long-term bond yields fell and the yen strengthened after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government wants to encourage pension funds, including the Government Pension Investment Fund, to increase investment in domestic financial assets.

India-Japan: Strengthening bonds

India-Japan: Strengthening bonds

Japan Goes First: What Japan’s Bond Market Is Screaming at U.S. Treasury Holders

“The boom can last only as long as the credit expansion progresses” ~ Ludwig von Mises Written by Bryan Lutz, Editor at Dollarcollapse.com: A Japanese investor who woke up this morning holding a 30-year government bond owns one of the worst seats in global finance. The yield on that bond just climbed to 3.94, []

Build Your Income Strategy With Municipal Bond ETFs

Build Your Income Strategy With Municipal Bond ETFs

"Japanese bond yields are the highest in 40 years"

Tokyo also wants more spending, and it will be hard to keep control of yields while further increasing Japanese deficits.

Should Fully Funded Retirees Invest Like 30-Year-Olds?

Should Fully Funded Retirees Invest Like 30-Year-Olds?

Surge in demand for annuities as retirees look to swerve inheritance tax on their pension: Are they worth another look?

Surge in demand for annuities as retirees look to swerve inheritance tax on their pension: Are they worth another look?

5 Ways To Increase Your Investment Income In Retirement

5 Ways To Increase Your Investment Income In Retirement

Japan’s convertible bonds regain favor as rates continue to rise

Japanese companies issued ¥1 trillion (6.2 billion) worth of convertible bonds in the first half, the highest amount since 2004.

Struggling With Rising Retirement Expenses in 2026? Here's What to Do.

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‘Priced out’ — Metaplanet launches study on Bitcoin-backed digital credit

Here's how Metaplanet wants to scale Strategy's STRC model for Japan's bond market.

Market braces for pension fund's stock rebalancing

Market braces for pension fund's stock rebalancing

Korean Air raises $123m through Samurai bond

Korean Air has issued 20 billion yen (123.4 million) in Samurai bonds with support from the Export-Import Bank of Korea, underscoring its credibility among global investors and confidence in its growth outlook. A Samurai bond is a yen-denominated bond issued in Japan by a foreign company. The issuance was completed despite external uncertainties, including high oil prices and foreign exchange volatility. Investors gave high marks to Korean Air’s stable profitability, backed by its balanced pass

Weak Yen Drives Surge in Japanese Bankruptcies During First Half of 2026

Forty-five Japanese companies went bankrupt during the first half of 2026, citing the weak yen as a key factor behind their financial collapse. This marks the highest figure recorded for a first half since 2022. Bankruptcies Rise Sharply The total represents a 32.4 percent increase from the 34 companies that failed during the first half of 2025 and is 27 companies higher than the figure recorded in 2023. The increase comes as the yen once again traded above 162 per U. S. dollar this week, its weakest level since 1986.

6 key changes in EPS pension 2026 you must know

6 key changes in EPS pension 2026 you must know

Jigawa raises minimum pension to N20,000

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved an upward review of the minimum monthly pension for retirees under the State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme from N12,000 to N20,000, effective from July 1, 2026. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Support and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa Ahmad, while briefing journalists [] Jigawa raises minimum pension to N20,000

10-year yield seen slipping to 6.64% as Fed bets ease

Indian government bonds may see further gains as US jobs data eases rate hike concerns. The potential inclusion of Indian sovereign bonds in a major index also supports bond prices. Retreating crude oil prices further contribute to the positive outlook for these bonds. Benchmark 10-year yields have already declined and are expected to ease more. Analysts anticipate further easing towards 6.64 levels in the near term.

Share of foreign investment in Russian federal loan bonds in May remain at 3.2%

The share of foreign investment in Russian OFZ bonds was 3.9 as of June 1, 2025

PARLIMEN: Caruman Akaun Persaraan KWSP naik kepada 75 peratus

KUALA LUMPUR: Akaun Persaraan Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) akan dinaikkan daripada 70 peratus kepada 75 peratus bagi membantu ahli mempunyai simpanan yang mencukupi untuk persaraan mereka. Timbalan Menteri Kewangan, Liew Chin Tong berkata, langkah itu merupakan antara inisiatif utama kerajaan dan KWSP dalam menangani cabaran kecukupan simpanan persaraan, khususnya ketika negara berdepan peningkatan kos ... Read more The post PARLIMEN: Caruman Akaun Persaraan KWSP naik kepada 75 peratus appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Japan: The First Domino in the Sovereign Debt Crisis?

The Japanese government is now openly admitting what I have been warning about for years. Rising interest rates are beginning to dramatically increase the government’s debt-servicing costs. For decades, Japan survived by suppressing interest rates to nearly zero while endlessly rolling over debt. That strategy only works so long as rates remain artificially low. Once []

MBH Mortgage Bank issues EUR 500 million covered bond

MBH Group member attracted strong investor demand for its benchmark-sized international covered bond offering. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/mbh-mortgage-bank-issues-eur-500-million-covered-bond/